Packing List

Throughout the retreat, you will walk between buildings and have both indoor and outdoor activities. Check the weather forecast and bring appropriate attire. All indoor spaces, including the cabins, are heated and air conditioned. The bathrooms and showers are in a separate, nearby building from the cabins you will be sleeping in. You must be fully clothed to and from the shower building.

What to bring:

• Comfortable, modest clothing for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

  • Tops should cover entire back and torso and have sleeves that cover shoulders

  • Bottoms must be a modest length and fit (no leggings, please)

  • All images and messaging must be appropriate

• Mass attire for each day of the retreat

  • Men are asked to wear pants

  • Women are asked to wear a long skirt or pants

  • We show reverence to the Holy Eucharist through our attire and appreciate your sacrifice in this area.

  • We will have Mass with Bishop Spalding on Saturday morning. Everyone will wear the Awakening Retreat shirts you will receive at Deer Run.

• Modest sleeping attire

• Undergarments

• Shoes

  • Comfortable active shoes for recreation

  • Dress shoes for Mass

  • Shower shoes

• Warm layers (depending on the forecast, think: sweatshirt, jacket, raincoat, poncho, coat, etc.)

• Pillow and bedding (There are beds; you bring the rest.)

  • Bedding can be a sleeping bag or twin sheets and a blanket

• Towel

• Toiletries (soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)

• Necessary medications

  • There will be a first aid kit with basic non-prescription medications.

• Flashlight (optional, but helpful; you will not have your phone on you)

• Refillable water bottle

• Spiritual supplies (spiritual reading, devotional, journal, Bible, etc.)

What NOT to bring:

• Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vapes, any illegal substances (all strictly banned)